Mom Allegedly Kidnapped 4-Year-Old, Kept Child Hidden in 'Religious Compound' Led by 'Cult Leader': Prosecutors

Mar. 15, 2025

Kimberly Dell Davidson-Drolet (left); and Gracyn.Photo:Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office; Murray Police Department

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office; Murray Police Department

A Utah woman and her son were arrested on accusations they kidnapped her 4-year-old daughter, who wasfound on a religious compounda year after vanishing, according to federal prosecutors.

Kimberly Dell Davidson-Drolet, 53, was indicted on kidnapping and conspiracy charges for allegedly abducting her child and transporting her across state lines while keeping her hidden for nearly 18 months, the ​​U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah said in a statement last week.

An arrest warrant was issued for Davidson-Drolet in December, per prosecutors.

Kimberly Dell Davidson-Drolet.Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office

Utah officials say Davidson-Drolet allegedly hatched “an elaborate plan” to take Gracyn away from Utah and then hide her from her custodial father and law enforcement.

She allegedly planned the kidnapping over 14 months, prosecutors said. Davidson-Drolet allegedly used tools such as burner phones and postal services to help her hide her daughter, per the statement.

Merrill, Dallas and Jaxson allegedly assisted Davidson-Drolet in keeping their location hidden from law enforcement, prosecutors said.

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All four suspects have been charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, Utah prosecutors said.

Plea and attorney information was not immediately available for any of the suspects.

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source: people.com